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    Curried Pasta with Shrimp, Snap Peas, and Shiitake Mushrooms

    I love the cling of a good sauce. The way it just perfectly, but lightly coats a noodle or provides a soft, smooth base for a piece of protein. And, of course, the flavor. A good sauce has built layers of flavor that accentuate everything else on the plate. That’s a lot of responsibility for [...]